Walnut Grove
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sacramento County, California, with 1,452 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Courtland, 5.6 miles N.
- 1,452residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.4 km²
- 142 / sq mipopulation density
- 95680ZIP code
About Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. Founded in 1851 by Japanese immigrants, it served as an important port between Sacramento and San Francisco. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Statistical Area. The population was 1,452 at the 2020 census, down from 1,542 at the 2010 census.
As one of the only remaining Japanese-American built cities in the United States, Walnut Grove is considered a historical district and National Historic Landmark. About 40 of the original buildings still stand.
Later, Japanese immigrants settled here to work on asparagus farms. The first known Japanese owned business was a noodle shop, which opened in 1896.
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- Median household income
- $78,878
- Median home value
- $561,500
- Median rent
- $1,471/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Walnut Grove had 1,452 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,452 |
|---|---|
| Density | 142 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walnut Grove at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sacramento County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,452 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.20 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2543° N, 121.5358° W |
| ZIP code | 95680 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683374 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walnut Grove
- Courtland5.6 mi N
- Thornton6.2 mi E
- Isleton7.4 mi SW
- Hood8.0 mi N
- Franklin8.8 mi NE
- Terminous9.9 mi S
- Rio Vista10.6 mi SW
- Clarksburg11.4 mi N
- Galt12.9 mi E
- Woodbridge13.6 mi SE
- Elk Grove13.8 mi NE
- Freeport14.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove
What county is Walnut Grove in?
Walnut Grove is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Walnut Grove, CA?
1,452 people lived in Walnut Grove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walnut Grove, CA?
The ZIP code of Walnut Grove is 95680.
What is the elevation of Walnut Grove?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walnut Grove?
Courtland (5.6 mi), Thornton (6.2 mi), Isleton (7.4 mi), Hood (8.0 mi), Franklin (8.8 mi).
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